STOMACH bloating and its associated symptoms are a perennial source of grief for many people. A recent study suggests a certain type of algae, when taken in supplement form, can
Researchers at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at the University of California San Diego have been applying their high-performance computing expertise by porting the popular UniFrac microbiome tool to
To better understand early signs of coronavirus and the virus’ spread, physicians around the country and data scientists at UC San Diego are working together to use a wearable device
The Microsetta Initiative, a crowdsourced research effort based at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, has expanded its capabilities to now allow citizen-scientists around the world to
From a simple blood draw, microbial DNA may reveal who has cancer and which type, even at early stages, opening up new avenues of treatment for cancer patients.
ScienceBlog reports that oral microbiome diversity correlates to good oral and overall health, and reminds readers to floss and visit the dentist regularly, featuring Rob Knight, PhD
C&EN details how our skin changes as we age, including its microbiome, featuring Rob Knight, PhD
UC San Diego Health describes how our microbiome changes as we age, how this influences the aging process and age-related diseases, and how this understanding sets the stage for future
Medium reports healthy human gut microbiomes can vary in composition but exhibit many of the same functions, featuring Rob Knight
Science Daily highlights research study which concludes that consumption of algae is not only nutritious, but can also help reduce gastrointestinal symptoms and improve overall gastrointestinal health, featuring Rob Knight,
